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Dunn Drywall
4.9(
149
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Friendly working owner Robert Dunn arrived at our agreed date and time. He expertly fixed both areas, leaving them ready for touch-up painting. He advised me to install a door stop behind the garage access door to prevent future damage to the wall. Shortly after Mr. Dunn had finished the job and before I had a chance to install a door stop, I accidently dented the repaired wall with the door handle when opening the garage access door.. I immediately informed Mr. Dunn of the mishap and asked if he would be willing to come back and fix the dent at his convenience at no additional charge. Mr, Dunn went the extra mile by graciously returning at a second agreed date and time. He fixed the dent perfectly and even installed the door stop I had purchased. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE with Dunn Drywall: I had previously hired Dunn Drywall several years ago to repair a large area of ceiling of my master bedroom which had caved in during a severe rain storm. I was very grateful and satisfied with his repair, done for a very reasonable price, especially since my home insurance company had denied coverage."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gabe's Drywall
4.7(
111
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well organized and efficient work crew. Project was a new sound isolating ceiling, patch and refinish all electrician wall holes to match existing drywall finish, and, refinish fireplace bricks to match and blend into existing adjacent connecting drywall finish. Family company that delivered star professional results. Special acknowledgement, this was my first time contracting with them, and, after starting them for a day and a half I had to leave on business mid-way into their part of the project, however, all work jobs were performed and completed on time as discussed and according to specifications with great looking results. I look forward to working with them again on any future projects."
 another one well done!
archway
archway
Cowbella
Cowbella

+29

Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J Drywall
4.2(
73
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Javier's work is first class. Originally, the project scope was to fix a patch of drywall as cleanup from a plumbing repair. While he was here, I asked if he would be able to also wall off a double door opening between my master bedroom and office, and the results are fantastic. He was able to demo, hang the drywall and match the texture of the existing walls. Javier was responsive, friendly, professional, and helped provide options and solutions for the different things that popped up. f I have any future drywall work, I'll definitely be giving him a call."
Drywall repair
Drywall repair
Drywall repair
Drywall repair
Drywall repair

+5

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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1st Choice Drywall, Inc.
4.9(
28
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The quality of drywall and texturing work was excellent and the price was very reasonable. I called on a Friday afternoon and the work was performed the following Monday, just three days later, even though it was on a holiday (Memorial Day)! 1st Choice Drywall, Inc. will be my first choice for any future drywall needs. Greg P."
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AMG Drywall INC
5.0(
3
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Oscar did an amazing job repairing and installing drywall in our home! You canâ t even tell any damage was done to my wall. The texture matching was mind blowing."
Drywall Installation
Drywall Installation
Drywall Installation
New Construction
Drywall

+2

Response time2 days
Response rate88%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Coast Imperial Drywall, Inc.
5.0(
3
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"If you're looking for a top-notch drywall contractor in Escondido, look no further than Ricardo Ramirez Santana. This guy's the real deal. From the moment he stepped into my office, I could tell I was in good hands. I called him up to replace the old plaster walls in my office, and right away, he was responsive. He got me a fair, honest estimate, and explained everything in a way that made me feel comfortable—no gimmicks, no pushy sales tactics. Just straight talk. Scheduling was a breeze, and when the day came to get the job done, you better believe he was there on time, ready to work. I’m a local real estate broker and I've seen a lot of contractors in my day, but Ricardo and his crew, they’re something special. The work? Flawless. I’m talking about smooth, even seams here. And the finish? Perfect. Thankfully, he didn’t cut corners. Every detail was taken care of. And when it was all done, they cleaned up like they'd never even been there."
Metal framing, San
ceiling drywall
drywall installation
drywall
drywall installation

+7

Response time2 days
Response rate96%
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Sergio's Construction, Inc.
4.0(
65
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sergio and his crew did an excellent job on multiple projects for our home. They performed drywall replacement and paint, recessed lighting installation in two rooms, and kitchen remodel from demo to install. Sergio was always available to answer questions and we are very happy with how everything turned out. Tony, the foreman for the crew, is an artist and does spectacular work. I highly recommend Sergio's Construction to anyone needing construction projects done at their home."
bath done
bath remodel tile
concrete work
concrete work
Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Yes, it is possible to rewire a house without removing the drywall, but this doesn’t work in all homes. You can pull out old wires and insert new ones if you have access to the wiring system via the ceiling or through a crawl space. Some pros can also use a magnetic kit to fish the old wire out of the wall through a hole cavity and install the new wires. Just keep in mind that doing this is less stable than removing drywall, as you won’t be able to staple the wires into the framing.

The tool you use to sand plaster will depend on the size of the project. If you’re just working on a small section of your wall to get rid of an uneven spot on the surface, hand-sanding might work. However, for larger projects, a drywall sander can make a huge difference when it comes to both time and elbow grease—and an orbital sander can help for detailed areas such as around ceiling fans.

The easiest way to cut holes in drywall for electrical boxes is to use a spiral saw with a drywall router bit. Hang the drywall without cutting out a hole for the box, but make sure you measure and mark where the box is located on the wall. Once you screw in the drywall sheet, drill a small hole into the box void, insert the spiral saw bit, and move it around the edge of the box using the inside wall as a guide. You can also use an oscillating multi-tool with an electrical box cutout for fast, professional results.

Yes, you can install drywall over plaster, but there are important factors to consider. While it can create a smooth, flat surface, it is often not the best approach. Installing drywall over plaster will increase the wall's thickness, which can cause issues with existing window and door frames that may no longer fit. You might also need to adjust power outlets to keep them accessible. A better, though more expensive, option is to remove the old plaster and lath entirely before installing new drywall. Drywalling directly over plaster seals in the old material, and if any problems arise later, you will need to remove both layers down to the structural beams for repairs. Given the potential complications, this job is best handled by professionals.

The best way to make long, straight cuts is to use a utility knife and a T-square to score the sheet, snap along the score, and then finish the cut by cutting through the paper on the opposite side with the utility knife. If you’re making small cuts, curved cuts, or cutouts for electrical boxes or light fixtures, you can use a manual jab saw to keep costs down, but an electric spiral saw or oscillating multi-tool will get the cleanest, fastest cuts possible.

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